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15:11, 27-Feb-2019
Chinese, Russian foreign ministers meet on closer ties
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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov vowed to enhance strategic communication and promote bilateral cooperation on Tuesday.
The ministers made the remarks during their meeting on the sidelines of the 16th Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of China, Russia, and India in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province.
Noting that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Russia, Wang said the two countries should further deepen strategic communication and make new contributions to world peace and development.
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (3rd R) meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (3rd L) in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, February 26, 2019. /Xinhua Photo
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (3rd R) meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (3rd L) in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, February 26, 2019. /Xinhua Photo
It is of great significance for China, Russia and India to enhance communication, coordinate positions and deepen cooperation for the region and the world, Wang said.
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China is willing to work together with Russia and India to strive for substantial outcomes in the meeting of RIC foreign ministers, he added.
Echoing Wang's remarks, Lavrov said it was necessary for Russia and China to jointly safeguard the basic norms of multilateralism and international relations.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency